Disney has six different theme parks worldwide, owns several huge movie franchises, is one of the biggest names ever in entertainment, and seems to have a hand in almost every industry there is.
Cinderella Castle at Disney World
The company is massive now, but it had humble beginnings when Walt Disney began work in the early 1900s. As a tribute to Walt and his brother Roy Disney, their first Los Angeles home is being saved from destruction and renovated as a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument.
Walt and Roy Disney lived at 4406 West Kingswell Avenue in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles when they were young, now called the Charlotte and Robert Disney House (after their aunt and uncle who owned the house). According to Deadline, new owners of the home applied for a permit in 2016 to tear it down and build a new home in its place, but public outcry convinced them not to do it.
Walt and Roy Disney’s First LA Home ©Deadline
Instead, the house is going to be renovated and named a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument. There are plans to restore it, including “the shed where Walt allegedly finished his ‘Alice Comedies,’ which launched his career” (Deadline). The plans include an exact replica of this garage, where Walt animated those comedies. The restoration will bring back period-appropriate colors from the 1920s with new landscape features as well.
©Deadline
Keep following DFB for more Disney news!
Click Here to Learn About a New Disney History Series on the My Disney Experience App
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What’s your favorite Disney history fact? Tell us in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
Here's the ONLY list you need for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
Disney has FINALLY just released the menus for the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine...
We're at the first day of the Food & Wine Festival in EPCOT and we're...
Check out these Loungefly bags with some of the HIGHEST reviews on Amazon!
We’re breaking down every major ride currently expected to open in 2027 across Disney parks...
The essentials you'll need for EPCOT's biggest festival.
A popular Disney World hotel perk is going away soon! Let's chat about it.
These 6 Disney World park bag hacks are game-changing!
The Hops and Barley booth at EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival is returning after a...
Four Disneyland ticket booths are about to be demolished.
These are the things that are forbidden in Disney World!
These Disney World restaurants might be cheaper than you think, but their value is what...
Amazon is having some big-time sales on some of our favorite Disney Halloween souvenirs!
We finally have an opening date for this new Disney World hotel!
Allegiant just added nine new nonstop flights.
Disney just revealed a GIANT snake, a hidden portal, and a Harrison Ford Audio-Animatronic for...
If you didn’t know about THESE exclusive Disney World perks BEFORE… you would’ve SERIOUSLY missed...
We've spotted a new outfit trend at Disney World at we've rounded up some of...
Exclusive Disney World Annual Passholder merchandise is coming to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine...
There are NEW Disney Cruise Line itineraries coming soon, including New York City!